General Information

Crescendo International Music Competition is annual music competition for youth. 
The Competition will be held in various venues                 throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Canada from December 4th, 2010 through January 23rd, 2011.
Canadian applicants should refer to the following contacts regarding information about Auditions and

Evgueni Tchougounov, phone: 1+514+845-5288;
e-mail: etchougounov@hotmail.com;
Tatiana Pozdniakov, phone: 1+514-768-7120;    e-mail: thiana.ps@gmail.com

Eligibility

Crescendo International Music Competition is open to all instrumentalists, duets, ensembles and vocalists from the ages of 5-21.

Depending upon skill level, contestants will be placed in one of three competing categories, Junior, Intermediate or Advanced.

Application Procedure

Repertoire

a. One major Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern work must be chosen and performed from memory (No arrangements, simplified editions, popular music or non-classical music from methods books are acceptable).

b. Performers may include an optional short piece.

c. No changes in the submitted repertoire may be made once a contestant is admitted.

d. Performance time must not exceed 6 minutes. In accordance with strict contractual obligations imposed by Carnegie Hall, performers will be charged a fee of $30 USD for each minute which exceeds the allotted performance time.

e. Please note that the use of cameras, camcorders or any audio/visual recording devices is strictly forbidden by Carnegie Hall.

Audition

Auditions will be held on the following dates at the listed venues:

1. December 4, 2010 at Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts, 1230 Campus Drive West, Morganville, NJ, 07751;

2. December 5, 2010 at Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ, 07006.

The original score must be given to the judge. No make ups or repeated performances will be granted. The decision imposed by the judges is final.

All contestants must wear proper attire. It is the responsibility of the proctor to inform their students that no jeans, short skirts, sneakers, or boots will be allowed.

Canadian applicants should refer to the following contacts to:

Evgueni Tchougounov, phone: 1+514+845-5288; e-mail: etchougounov@hotmail.com;

Tatiana Pozdniakov,phone:1+514-768-7120; e-mail: thiana.ps@gmail.com.

Recitals

a. A concert for those who earned the First place honors will be held at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 154 West 57th Street, New York, NY on January 9, 2011 from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM. A recital fee of $180 USD will be assessed.

b. A concert for those who earned Second place honors will be held at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 154 West 57th Street, New York, NY on January 16th, 2011 from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM. A recital fee of $180 USD will be assessed.

c. A concert for those who earned Third place honors will be held at the Alumni Theatre at Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 on January 23rd, 2011 at 4PM and 6:30 PM. A recital fee of $100 USD will be assessed.

d. The winner must be present until the conclusion of the recital in order to participate in the award presentation. No diplomas or medals will be sent via mail.

e. All contestants must confirm their participation in the Winner’s Concerts by no later than December 15th, 2010.

f. The fees assessed for each concert will include four (4) complimentary tickets, Board Certification and Trophies/Medals.

Awards

PRIZES

Grand Prize - $1,000

First Prize - $500

Second Prize - $300

Special prizes will be awarded for the best performance within the performer's respective age group.

Students will receive board certified diplomas and instructors will receive a certificate of excellence.

All winners are eligible to participate in the upcoming International Student Exchange Program hosted throughout Canada, Germany and Russia.

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